Product Description
Composition
Injection: Each ml contains Meloxicam BP 20 mg & Paracetamol BP 150 mg.
Bolus: Each bolus contains Meloxicam BP 100 mg & Paracetamol BP 1500 mg.
Pharmacology
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of oxicam family. It acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting
anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Meloxicam has anti-endotoxic properties too. Paracetamol is an
antipyretic agent. It reduces fever by depressing the heat regulatory centers in the hypothalamus.
Indication
Meloxicam & Paracetamol (Mel-Vet® Plus) is indicated in inflammation, pain, fever, lameness, dehorning & castration. It is also used as
supportive therapy in acute respiratory infections, diarrhea, acute mastitis etc.
Dosage & administration
Route of administration: IM/IV/SC/Oral
Injection
For IM/IV/SC injection only.
For intramuscular/subcutaneous/intravenous administration.
Livestock: 1 ml / 40 kg body weight as a single dose.
Bolus
For oral administration only.
Large Animal: 1 bolus/200 kg body weight daily.
Small Animal: 1/4 -1/2 bolus daily.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinary Physician.
Contraindication
Animals less than six weeks old.
Animals hypersensitive to Meloxicam.
Contraindicated in animals with impaired renal, hepatic & cardiac function.
Warning & precaution
Do not administer concurrently with steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (SAID) & other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
Side effects
A slight transient swelling at the injection site following SC injection may be seen. Prolong use may cause gastrointestinal lesions,
inappetence, vomiting and diarrhea.
Use in pregnancy & lactation
No data is available for combination of Meloxicam & Paracetamol to use in pregnant & lactating animals. So, risk & necessity should be
considered during administration of medicine in pregnant & lactating animals.
Drug interaction
With medicine: May cause increased likelihood of bleeding if use in conjunction with Corticosteroids, Heparin, Warfarin, Aspirin, Flunixin &Phenylbutazone.
With feed: Not known.
Overdose
In the event of an overdose symptomatic treatment should be initiated.
Withdrawal time
Meloxicam: Meat- Meat must not be consumed up to 15 days after administration of this medicine & Milk- Milk must not be consumed up to 5
days after administration of this medicine.
Storage
Store below 30° c temperature, dry place & protected from light.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Packing
Injection: 5 ml & 10 ml Vial.
Bolus: Each box contains 10 x 2 boli in blister strip.
